AVIADAR: Dallas College Students Create Award-Winning NASA-Supported Safety System

Four recent graduates from Dallas College were honored as finalists in the prestigious national Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) for their innovative project, AVIADAR (Alerts VIA Detection and Ranging). The talented team, comprising Mang Cin, Khai Huynh, Taylor Hill, and Christopher Zuniga, showcased their groundbreaking LiDAR-based aircraft collision avoidance system at the CCIC Innovation Bootcamp held in Washington, D.C. This recognition underscores the significant potential for community colleges to foster creativity and technological advancement among students. The system, which aims to enhance aviation safety, exemplifies the impact that innovative thinking can have on real-world applications. By developing advanced solutions to complex problems, these young innovators not only represent their institution but also contribute to the broader field of aviation safety. Their achievement serves as an inspiring reminder of the possibilities that arise from education in technology and engineering at community colleges across the nation.